Tutorial: Modern Block Printed Napkins

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Make a set of quirky cloth napkins with a modern spoon, fork, and knife pattern with my new block printed napkin tutorial and free downloadable template! Supplies: * Napkin Block Printing Template PDF * Unbleached cotton muslin, four 16" x 16" squares * Permanent marker, fine tip * Fabric marker, water or air soluble * … Continue reading

Tutorial: Embroidered Typography Wall Art

Tutorial: Embroidered Typography Wall Art | The Zen of Making

I stitched this piece of embroidered typography wall art for my graphic designer husband as a gift for our third anniversary. (It was yesterday! Hooray!) Are you a type geek too? Make one for your special someone with my free downloadable template! Supplies: * Embroidered Typography Wall Art template * 5" x 7" textured cardstock, … Continue reading

Tutorial: Embroidered Needle Case with Scrapbooking Attitude

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I’m not usually a scrapbooker, but when I saw Scrapbooking Attitude printable film, I knew it had huge creative potential—even for non-paper crafters! I wanted to see how Scrapbooking Attitude would work on fabric, especially with the added texture of embroidery, so I designed a simple needle case to keep my embroidery needles organized on … Continue reading

Tutorial: Block Printed Cat Pattern T-Shirt

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Try your hand at bold, modern block printing with my block printed cat pattern t-shirt tutorial! This simple printing method is fun, easy, and won’t make a big mess, so it’s perfect for crafters of all ages. Ready to get started? My free downloadable cat pattern template will make carving your block a snap! Supplies: … Continue reading